Schools
A complete listing of fiber arts schools which offer classes that can vary from time to time. These are generally an organized courses of study, presented by established educational institutions and foundations. Schools and classes are added on a regular basis.
Community Guild Studios Class Schedule 2012
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Community Guild Studios - a vibrant exchange that will connect the Mill's history of fine crafts to Rhode Island's burgeoning community of talented, professional craftspeople and is a fiber arts center for the people of Rhode Island and Southeastern New England. Housed in the newly renovated Jenks Education Center at historic Slater Mill in downtown Pawtucket, its purpose is to bring together a wide variety of fiber artists and craftspeople including spinners, weavers, quilters, basketmakers, dyers, felters, and knitters and link these talented artists with members of the general public. As part of its first season, The Community Guild Studio offer a full schedule of classes, workshops and demonstrations as well as participate in events presented by Slater Mill.
Fibers 'n' Firs
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Sequim, Washington, USA. Surface design workshop covering dyeing, stencils, marbleing and more with Sue Bonnin Nylander and Janet Morita. July and September.
Fine Line Creative Arts Center
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Year-round classes and workshops in textiles, surface design, basketry, all crafts. 6N 158 Crane Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175. 630 584-9443; fax 630-584-9490.
FLORENCE Art School 2010 Season
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Glendale Springs located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina is the home of FLORENCE Art School. The school offers one to three day workshops in a variety of mediums including the fiber arts. This season we are offering 'Felting Fun', 'Eastern & Western Handmade Paper', 'Rug Hooking', 'Handmade Paper', 'Phamphlet-Stitched Books', 'Think Outside the Book!', and 'Blue Ridge Tote Basket'. Please visit our website or contact the office for a complete listing of our workshops: 336-982-2499.
John C. Campbell Folk School 2012 Classes
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
Classes in weaving, felting, surface design, basketry and other non-fiber related areas for all skill levels. Non-competitive learning via weekend and week-long classes year-round. Come for the day... concerts, tours, crafts shop, nature trails and more.
New England Felting Supply workshops
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Felting workshops held throughout the year at New England Felting Supply in Easthampton, MA.
Northern New Mexico College
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Introduction to design work using basic shuttle techniques, three levels of Rio Grande weaving, natural dyeing, loom construction, etc.
Online workshops for textile artists.
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Creative Chick Studios offers a variety of online workshops, including embroidery, quilting and surface design. Please sign up for our newsletter to stay informed of shows and classes.
Sievers School of Fiber Arts
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Sievers School of Fiber Arts is an internationally known, three-season visual arts and crafts school on beautiful Washington Island in Door County, WI. Founded in 1979, Sievers has maintained a reputation for its outstanding faculty, small class size, and a special kind of place -- where people come together in a nourishing environment to discover or refresh their creative spirit. Ph: 920-847-2264, Fax: 920-847-2676
Textile Learning Center at the Mission Mill
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
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Mission Mill Museum preserves Mission houses, an Oregon Trail settler's house, a historic church and the structures, equipment, and original water-powered turbine of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill with related artifacts. The classes available through our Textile Learning Center offer something for everyone, from the merely curious to the advanced fiber artist. Open Studio provides students and weavers with an opportunity to use the Textile Learning Center Studio. Studio use includes various multiple harness looms, a surface design printing table, textile tools and a resource library. Plan a project, try out different equipment, or simply enjoy the company of fellow textile artists. A basic knowledge of the equipment you intend to use (i.e. the ability to thread a loom) is required. Formal instruction and project materials are not included. Open Studio is staffed by volunteer weavers. 503-585-7012
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